Question 1

what is mupirocin and its effects?

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Topical antibacteria: Mupirocin can be used topically.  It is active against mrsa, and is often used intranasally to attempt to rid a person of carrying MRSA in their nose and back of throat.

Question 2

what's mupirocin ointment used for?

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Antibiotic: Mupirocin is a prescription topical antibiotic.

Question 3

what is the medical use of mupirocin?

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Topical antibiotic: It is a topical antibiotic.  In my practice it is particularly useful as it doesn't really have the risk of allergic contact dermatitis as does bacitracin, neosporin or other similar otc antibiotic treatments.

Question 4

can mupirocin be used mosquoito bites?

Accepted Answer

See below: It can be used to prevent a secondary bacterial infection. It will not treat the bite itself.

Question 5

please describe the medication: mupirocin?

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Antibiotic: Treats skin infections. Belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics. It is an antibiotic of the monoxycarbolic acid class.

Question 6

can you use mupirocin with flucloxacillan?

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Yes you can: Yes you can.There is no reason why you can not

Question 7

how long should i use bactroban (mupirocin) for?

Accepted Answer

Three times a day: The duration of treatment depends on the location but is from 7 to 14 days.

Question 8

what are bactroban ointment / mupirocin used for?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Mupirocin is a prescription topical antibiotic for the treatment of superficial cutaneous infections.

Question 9

what is mupirocin ointment typically prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bacterial infection of the skin.

Question 10

please describe the medication: bactroban (mupirocin)?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Treats skin infections. Belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics. Bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibacterial used to treat skin infections such a impetigo.

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